I. Aftermarket V-Twin maker S&S Cycle purchased the Crane Cams name and 16 of its patents for $1.2 million. The rest of Crane Cams’ inventory went to the same company for $215k. Crane’s factory in Daytona will stay shuttered even though the company has been purchased, which leaves the 280 people left jobless when the [...]

I. The FIA threw out the appeal that the diffusers used by Brawn, Williams and Toyota. After a night’s deliberation in Paris, the governing body confirmed the decision of track marshals in both Australia and Malaysia that diffusers were legal. That means those teams get to hang onto their much-coveted points. [Source: F1]

Caught this over at Hypebeast while cruising for some inspiration for new kicks to impress the kids at Formula D next weekend. For you non-sneakerpimps, Bape is an iconic Japanese fashion line favored by the like of Kanye West and aspired to by streetwear fans the world over. Nigo is the man behind the line. [...]

I. Photos of the new Tesla Model S hit the web today. They were apparently leaked by a Tesla employee and the company has already verified their authenticity. Say what you will about electrics, but this thing is downright attractive. [Source: Autoweek]

I. In keeping with its LP6bazillion-4 formula, Lamborghini released a new Murcielago roadster. Called the Lp650-4, it’s got 650 stallions, 487 torques and no roof. If you want one, get in line and have your million bucks ready, they’re only making 50. [Source: 0-60]

March is here again, which for most Americans means getting excited about college basketball and economic stimulus checks [Ed: and my birthday]. For those of us with a  motorsports bent, that also means watching a bunch of guys with sideburns and bad dye jobs see who can master the left turn. But for those of [...]

I. In case your Murcielago doesn’t look enough like Kitt from Night Rider, Prindville Prestige has your solution. Decked in satin grey paint, more vents, a chunky rear diffuser, and some serious throwback grille slats, this is ’80s your Lamborghini was missing. Prindville also re-did the exhaust, which is about the only part of the [...]

I. Alpina dropped hints that their new B6-GT3 will make runs at both LeMans and the Nurburgring 24-Hour race. The company said it will be backing two of the 530 hp B6 GT3s and offering others to private customers. No word on what kind of price tag that “offer” comes with. [Source: Autoblog]

I. Mercedes-Benz is readying a new Gullwing for this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. It’ll be ready for delivery sometime in mid-2010, with a base price around $250k. Dubbed the SLS, the new Merc retains the long hood and rounded rear proportions of the original 300 SL Gullwing. [Source: Autoweek]

I. German tuner Brabus is getting set to release its latest beastly creation. The Brabus G V12 S Biturbo debuts at Geneva with 700 hp, complimented by 973 torques from 2,100 rpm. That much oomph will get the Gelandewagen to 60 in a mind-bending 4.3 seconds. Brabus has limited it to 150 mph, but if [...]